West Boylston, Massachusetts population by gender
The table below shows West Boylston town's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 3,747 | 48.69% |
| Male | 3,948 | 51.31% |
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West Boylston, Massachusetts population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.41% while the male percentage is 49.59%, compared to 48.69% females and 51.31% males in West Boylston, Massachusetts.
The above comparison shows there are less females than males in the West Boylston town town as compared to the nation.
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West Boylston, Massachusetts population by gender.
There is a slight majority of male population, with 51.31% of total population being male.
West Boylston, Massachusetts gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In West Boylston, Massachusetts, there are more men than women. The West Boylston, Massachusetts gender ratio is 105.4:100 i.e. 105.4 men to 100 women (1.054).
This ratio is higher than the national average of 98.4:100 i.e 98.4 men to 100 women (0.984).
West Boylston, Massachusetts gender ratio by age
In West Boylston, Massachusetts, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 97.6 boys per 100 girls (97.6:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 30.4 males per 100 females (30.4:100).
On the national level, the sex ratio (male per 100 females) for under 18 age group is 104.9:100, and 63.4:100 for the senior population 80 years and older.
West Boylston, Massachusetts gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for West Boylston, Massachusetts.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 166 | 114 | 1.46 |
| 5 to 9 years | 239 | 133 | 1.80 |
| 10 to 14 years | 104 | 293 | 0.35 |
| 15 to 19 years | 134 | 144 | 0.93 |
| 20 to 24 years | 239 | 116 | 2.06 |
| 25 to 29 years | 279 | 244 | 1.14 |
| 30 to 34 years | 239 | 223 | 1.07 |
| 35 to 39 years | 303 | 166 | 1.83 |
| 40 to 44 years | 275 | 218 | 1.26 |
| 45 to 49 years | 295 | 188 | 1.57 |
| 50 to 54 years | 286 | 180 | 1.59 |
| 55 to 59 years | 274 | 359 | 0.76 |
| 60 to 64 years | 325 | 262 | 1.24 |
| 65 to 69 years | 161 | 226 | 0.71 |
| 70 to 74 years | 280 | 298 | 0.94 |
| 75 to 79 years | 236 | 211 | 1.12 |
| 80 to 84 years | 56 | 107 | 0.52 |
| 85 years and over | 57 | 265 | 0.22 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 1.456 i.e. 145.6 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 1.240 i.e. 24.0 more men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.215 i.e. 21.5 senior men per 100 senior women.
West Boylston, Massachusetts population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 60-64 years with a population of 325. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 55-59 years with a population of 359.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
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West Boylston, Massachusetts population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 60-64 years (325) | Female # 55-59 years (359).
Under the age of 5, there are 166 boys and 114 girls in West Boylston, Massachusetts. Thus there are 52 more boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 325 males and 262 females in West Boylston, Massachusetts. Thus there are 63 more males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 57 males and 265 females.
Things to know
What percent of West Boylston, Massachusetts is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total West Boylston, Massachusetts population of 7,695, 48.69% percent are females.
What percentage of West Boylston, Massachusetts is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total West Boylston, Massachusetts population of 7,695, 51.31% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in West Boylston, Massachusetts?
In West Boylston, Massachusetts, the male to female ratio is 105.4:100 i.e. 105.4 men to 100 women (1.054).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates